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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,479.84, 389,231.34 and 79,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,479.84, 389,231.34 and 79,552.32 is: 119,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,479.84 : 389,231.34 = 79,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,479.84/389,231.34 = 79,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,479.84x = 389,231.34 × 79,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,479.84x = 30,964,256,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,964,256,113.71/259,479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,332.03

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